Zila Parishad Ludhiana

Introduction

Purpose

Constitution (Seventy-third Amendment ) Act,1992 came into force with effect from 24th April, 1993 and also to the relevant provisions of the Panchayati Raj Act.The Punjab Panchayati Raj Act,1994 was enacted with the avowed object to establish a three tier Panchayati Raj System in the state of Punjab with elected bodies at the Village ,Block and District level, in keeping with the provisions of the constitution(Seventy-third Amendment) Act,1992 for greater participation of the people and more effective implementation of Rural Development and panchayati Raj System. Panchayat is an elected body and the elected members of this body should be given free hand to conduct their own business as per the objects of the act. This would be in consonance with the directive principles enshrined in the Constitution of India under Article 40. The power of the elected bodies under the Statute cannot be encroached upon by any authority except in accordance with the procedure established in the Act. These elected bodies should not be restrained or stopped from discharging their duties by passing order which are without jurisdiction, illegal and unsustainable in law.

Functions of Zila Parishad Ludhiana

As per the Punjab Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 & including maintenance of Zila Parishad properties & executing of state & Centrally Sponsored development Schemes.